Monthly Archives: January 2016

To be sure, there are so many different reasons to visit the Smoky Mountains all throughout the year. Yet those who are in the know always realize that there are special moments to savor during the off season. Let’s discuss some special winter joys!

1. A little privacy. Without much effort, you can achieve immediate seating in your favorite restaurant, or park directly in front of your chosen store at the outlet mall. You can even take that road less traveled virtually alone. If it’s mostly locals in town, then they are too busy in their normal workaday world to be joining you on your vacation trek—though we seriously wish we could! During January, the Smokies are more wholly your own. You can go where you can’t easily reach when it is more crowded with tourists during high seasons and weekends (like New Year’s and MLK long weekends this month).

Even better, it’s much easier to be romantic. You don’t have to be a February Valentine to share together time: on a trail, over dinner, seeing a dinner show or a movie. What an easy date without much effort!

2. A little bargain (or a lot of them). Off season has its budgeting benefits. Choices of cabin lodging are both more plentiful and more affordable, and often specials are available (check our link here). Several local restaurants have deals for weekday lunches (like Alamo Steakhouse and Bennett’s BBQ in Pigeon Forge, and Chophouse in Sevierville). Shopping outlets begin to clear seasonal inventory after the holiday rush. Use your Christmas cash to snag some great finds. Local theaters run specials on admission and combination ticket package deals are also available at attractions like the Ripley’s venues.

3. A little snow (maybe)! Weather changes quickly this time of year. We can literally have 60 degrees one day and snowfall the next. To guarantee yourself some white stuff fun, head to Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Resort. There are 10 ski trails total (with mass quantity snowmaking ability), snow tubing, and an indoor Olympic size ice skating rink, among other venues. So you can spend time both outdoors and inside, creating winter sports memories with your family. It’s one of our favorite places to play during winter.

Or, just enjoy the living room fireplace in your cabin, with a hot cup of your favorite beverage. Do you need to recover from the holiday madness? Want to start off the new year with a resolution of more relaxation? Just need a quick overnight getaway with that special someone? Plan now to take the time to inhale the fresh air, to anticipate the fresh new year, and find that fresh, peaceful attitude that is yours for the taking in our mountains in January. I promise you won’t be disappointed! Call us at Volunteer Cabin Rentals to schedule your getaway with us today.